NRLW edging closer to faster expansion
The NRL is moving closer towards going straight to 10 teams in its women's competition in 2023 as part of an accelerated expansion process.
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Vettori on Australia’s new coaching staff
Daniel Vettori has made a full-time move into Australian cricket, with the former New Zealand spinner joining Andrew McDonald's new-look coaching staff.
Hard road to Qatar doesn’t faze Roo Ryan
Goalkeeper Maty Ryan says taking the hard road to the 2022 World Cup is not fazing the Socceroos as they prepare for the playoffs.
Lynch targets Tigers return after AFL bye
Richmond duo Tom Lynch (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (hip) are sidelined this week but the AFL bye in round 12 will give them extra time to recover.
Townsville public memorial for Symonds
Former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds' life will be celebrated by past teammates in a no-jacket, no-tie memorial service in Townsville.
NRL unhappy on Souths head-knock comments
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has told coaches to butt out on commentary over head knocks, after South Sydney's unease over Taane Milne being ruled out.
Free kick calls put AFL umps in spotlight
There's plenty of commentary on the AFL umpires after a weekend where there were several contentious free kicks paid.
Bird’s Dragons NRL deal finally done
Jack Bird has re-signed with St George Illawarra on a two-year deal, with both he and the NRL club having a mutual option for a third season.
Dangerfield set for stint on AFL sidelines
Patrick Dangerfield will have to complete a mid-season training block to strengthen his injured calf before returning to bolster Geelong's AFL finals push.
Sydney FC appoint Santo as new CEO
Sydney FC have named the replacement for outgoing CEO Danny Townsend, with long-serving executive Adam Santo being promoted into the role.
Docker Sam Switkowski sent to AFL Tribunal
Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski is facing suspension after being referred straight to the AFL Tribunal for a dangerous chicken wing tackle.
Saville dashes to victory in French Open
Daria Saville is back as Australia's No.2 woman player after racing to a quick win at the French Open over Greek qualifier Valentini Grammatikopoulou.
Osaka, Krejcikova, knocked out in Paris
Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova has lost in the first round of the French Open with four-time grand slam champ Naomi Osaka also out at Roland Garros.
Ratten relaxed over Saints contract talks
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten is out of contract this year but no longer appears on shaky ground after a 7-3 start to the AFL season.
Riewoldt calls on AFL to support players
Nick Riewoldt has called on the AFL to give players more support when they leave the league, after ex-teammate Sam Fisher's arrest on a drug trafficking charge.
Krejcikova, Osaka, knocked out in Paris
Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova and four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka have both exited the French Open at Roland Garros in the opening round.
Thompson suffers in Nadal torture chamber
Jordan Thompson gave it his all but the Australian's French Open date with Rafael Nadal ended, predictably, with him feeling nothing but resigned helplessness.
Wawrinka, Shapovalov out of French Open
Stan Wawrinka, the 2015 French Open champion, is out of this year's competition, and so is Wimbledon semi-finalist Denis Shapovalov.
Tomljanovic, Saville in French Open wins
Ajla Tomljanovic has beaten world No.5 Anett Kontaveit while Daria Saville also won at the French Open on a great day for Australia's top two women players.
ACL blow confirmed for Matildas’ Carpenter
The Matildas have suffered a blow in the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup, with confirmation Ellie Carpenter has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament.
Broncos young gun backed for Maroons
Brisbane young gun Selwyn Cobbo has been backed as a Queensland State of Origin bolter by NRL teammate Kotoni Staggs after the Maroons lost winger Kyle Feldt.
Injured O’Connor to miss Reds Super finals
James O'Connor has a hamstring tear and is expected to be sidelined for four weeks, ruling him out of the Queensland Reds' Super Rugby Pacific finals campaign.
Collins knows he’s no QLD Origin certainty
Lindsay Collins has admitted he is unsure if he will be able to regain his Queensland State of Origin jersey while not at his best on return from knee injury.
Lynch concussion leaves Hawks short in AFL
Max Lynch has joined fellow ruckmen Ben McEvoy and Ned Reeves on Hawthorn's injury list ahead of the AFL match against Gold Coast.
English test for Bulldogs’ AFL trip west
Tim English is one of a few senior Western Bulldogs players likely to put their hands up for a return to AFL action this week.
Versatility an Origin asset for Matterson
After being on the cusp of a State of Origin debut, Ryan Matterson says he is ready to step up for NSW.
Cowboys lose Feldt, Taumalolo to injuries
North Queensland will have to tackle NRL premiers Penrith without injured representative duo Kyle Feldt and Jason Taumalolo.
Warriors’ Harris-Tavita to take NRL hiatus
Talented Warriors halfback Chanel Harris-Tavita has chosen to put his NRL career on hold, opting to take a hiatus from the game.
Pop star status helps my swimming: Simpson
Four years after singing for the Queen at a Commonwealth Games function, Cody Simpson will swim for Australia at the Birmingham Games.
Smith embarrassed by Storm’s recent form
As Melbourne prepare to face Manly, the Storm's Brandon Smith says his team's recent NRL form is embarrassing.
England’s Aussie hooker hit by knee injury
England's Australian-born hooker Nic Dolly, dubbed the Human Mullet, is set to miss their three-Test series against the Wallabies with a serious knee injury.